I have been following harness racing for close to 20 years . I love the game and and am sorry to see it in decline. But who is this Ira Smolin that everyone talks about. Is he an official of some sort trying to save the game? Its very confusing.Who is this man ?

He's just an innocent old guy, father of Chicago harness driver, former driver for a bit back in day, has worked for track, recently hit a pick 5 for big $ n ppl have all sorts of crazy theories where he phoned the stewards and threatened violence if they didn't leave a horse up after an inquiry, it's all BS in my opinion but who knows, that's just my take

IRA AND BOBBY SMOLIN ARE BOTH DRAMA QUEENS ...Amazing how much trouble these two have gotten into over the past few years . Chicago needs the bad press caused by these two like a broken hobble in a million dollar race ....

He's just an innocent old guy, father of Chicago harness driver, former driver for a bit back in day, has worked for track, recently hit a pick 5 for big $ n ppl have all sorts of crazy theories where he phoned the stewards and threatened violence if they didn't leave a horse up after an inquiry, it's all BS in my opinion but who knows, that's just my take

No prob, lotsa conspiracy nuts on these sites, don't believe everything u read on here, that's all, thanks for stopping by and posting

I think the whole thing is sad. I would advise Mr Smolin to never announce any winnings or something of that nature to a group that he apparently is not fanilier with. These are hardly his friends. I noticed a Swoodal poster at a similar site who really takes the cake. I would hope Ira keeps his distance from that man. He isnt very happy about this entire scenario. Again, its nothing more than your typical jealous hater. Good luck Ira and wnjoy your winnings. Have the last laugh. You deserve it

I think the whole thing is sad. I would advise Mr Smolin to never announce any winnings or something of that nature to a group that he apparently is not fanilier with. These are hardly his friends. I noticed a Swoodal poster at a similar site who really takes the cake. I would hope Ira keeps his distance from that man. He isnt very happy about this entire scenario. Again, its nothing more than your typical jealous hater. Good luck Ira and wnjoy your winnings. Have the last laugh. You deserve it

If you go into a swoodall post knowing that he's a delusional, paranoid, bitter gambler looking for anyone and everyone to blame for his losses it can actually be extremely entertaining. He's by far my favorite poster, a lot of other ppl like laughing at him too, we don't give his theories any credit but love reading his posts for the unintentional humor he brings

I'm talking about the clothing company. Ira was seen wearing it and instantly became unfashionable. Now, they're working out a settlement for him NOT to wear their clothes. If he does wear the clothes, in public or private, Ralph Lauren himself will call Ira and make threats of violence. Also, he must immediately put a different shirt on to cover his nude torso.

Ira Smolin is to Chicago harness racing as Betty White is to television. (I swear I saw this on my SAT test).

Both have been involved in their respective venues forever. Each has had a high profile and a bit of success over the years. Both are occasionally contrversial. The biggest similarity is that both are more popular now than ever before in their careers. And nobody can explain why.

Betty white gets big money now ; while Ira takes crap for nothing. There are idiots that read the crap on these sites and believe it. Can we make someone else popular. ?? Lets make Mark laino of the I.RB. popular. He needs to read swoodels rantings about him .

Until you take this shit you dont know how hurtful it can be . And to think someone at The I R B reads it and beleives it . Well, thats more than i can take. If I can prove it heads would roll .but its very hard to prove !!